Every person engaged in the retail sale of alcoholic liquor in the City shall pay a license fee to the City according to the application classification as stated herein. As used herein, the term "annually" or "annual" shall be the period of time commencing May 1 of each year until April 30 of the immediately succeeding year.
CLASS A LICENSE: Licenses issued pursuant to this classification shall permit taverns or lounges to sell alcoholic liquor at retail for consumption on and off the premises. The fee for such license shall be nine hundred fifty dollars ($950.00) annually. Notwithstanding the above, no Class A liquor license shall be issued for any premises associated with or primarily used as a sports facility, recreational facility, or public park. A Class A license does not allow for or permit video gaming. The application form for a Class A license and the issued permit for a Class A license shall each state thereon as follows:
A CLASS A LICENSE DOES NOT ALLOW FOR OR PERMIT VIDEO GAMING.
CLASS A-1 LICENSE: Licenses issued pursuant to this classification shall permit taverns or lounges to sell alcoholic liquor at retail for consumption on and off the premises where the Illinois Gaming Board has authorized the placement and operation of video gaming terminals. The fee for such license shall be three thousand dollars ($3,000.00) annually. Notwithstanding the above, no Class A-1 liquor license shall be issued for any premises associated with or primarily used as a sports facility, recreational facility, or public park.
A CLASS A-1 LICENSE DOES ALLOW FOR OR PERMIT VIDEO GAMING.
CLASS B LICENSE: Licenses issued pursuant to this classification shall permit grocery stores and convenience stores (as defined herein for a Class B license) to sell alcoholic liquor at retail for consumption off the premises where sold. The fee for such license shall be nine hundred fifty dollars ($950.00) annually.
The application form for a Class B license and the issued permit for a Class B license shall each state thereon as follows:
A CLASS B LICENSE DOES NOT ALLOW FOR OR PERMIT VIDEO GAMING.
CLASS C LICENSES: Licenses issued pursuant to this classification shall permit restaurants (only as defined in Section 3-3-1 of this Chapter) to sell alcoholic liquor for consumption on the premises. Licensees shall not permit signs advertising alcoholic liquor on
or about the outside of any building or other structure on the premises. The fee for such license shall be eight hundred dollars ($800.00) annually. A Class C license does not allow for or permit video gaming. The application form for a Class C license and the issued permit for a Class C license shall each state thereon as follows:
A CLASS C LICENSE DOES NOT ALLOW FOR OR PERMIT VIDEO GAMING.
CLASS C-1 LICENSE: Licenses issued pursuant to this classification shall permit restaurants (only as defined in Section 3-3-1 of this Chapter) to sell alcoholic liquor for consumption on the premises and allows for the placement and operation of video gaming terminals authorized by the Illinois Gaming Board. Licensees shall not permit signs advertising alcoholic liquor on or about the outside of any building or other structure on the premises. The fee for such license shall be three thousand dollars ($3,000.00) annually.
A CLASS C-1 LICENSE DOES ALLOW FOR OR PERMIT VIDEO GAMING.
CLASS D LICENSE: Licenses issued pursuant to this classification shall permit clubs, as defined in Section 3-3-1 of this Chapter, to sell alcoholic liquor at retail for consumption on the premises where sold. The fee for such license shall be seven hundred fifty dollars ($750.00) annually. A Class D license does not allow for or permit video gaming. The application form for a Class D license and the issued permit for a Class D license shall each state thereon as follows:
A CLASS D LICENSE DOES NOT ALLOW FOR OR PERMIT VIDEO GAMING.
CLASS D-1 LICENSE: Licenses issued pursuant to this classification shall permit clubs, as defined in Section 3-3-1 of this Chapter, to sell alcoholic liquor at retail for consumption on the premises where sold and allows for the placement and operation of video gaming terminals authorized by the Illinois Gaming Board. The fee for such license shall be nine hundred fifty dollars ($950.00) annually.
A CLASS D-1 LICENSE DOES ALLOW FOR OR PERMIT VIDEO GAMING.
CLASS E LICENSE: Licenses issued pursuant to this classification shall permit the retail sale of beer and/or wine only for special events for consumption on the premises. The license shall be issued for periods not to exceed seventy-two (72) hours as specifically set forth in the permit issued. This license shall only be issued to duly certified educational, fraternal, political, civic, religious organizations or not for profit organizations; provided, however, the licensee shall furnish satisfactory proof of purchase of dramshop insurance and public liability and property damage insurance to provide for indemnification due to death, personal injuries, property damages and loss of means of support, as appropriate, in amounts not less than one hundred thousand dollars ($100,000.00) with respect to one individual and three hundred thousand dollars ($300,000.00) with respect to one occurrence. Licensees shall not advertise the sale of said beverages from signs visible to the general public from outside the premises. The fee for such license shall be thirty dollars ($30.00) per day or part thereof.
A CLASS E LICENSE DOES NOT ALLOW FOR OR PERMIT VIDEO GAMING.
CLASS F LICENSE: Licenses issued pursuant to this classification shall permit public golf courses (excluding what is commonly known as miniature golf courses) to sell alcoholic liquor at retail for consumption on the premises. The fee for such license shall be seven hundred fifty dollars ($750.00).
A CLASS F LICENSE DOES NOT ALLOW FOR OR PERMIT VIDEO GAMING.
CLASS G LICENSE: Licenses issued pursuant to this classification shall permit reception halls and banquet halls to sell alcoholic liquor at retail for consumption on the premises. The fee for such license shall be eight hundred fifty dollars ($850.00) annually.
A CLASS G LICENSE DOES NOT ALLOW FOR OR PERMIT VIDEO GAMING.
CLASS H LICENSE: Licenses issued pursuant to this classification shall permit package liquor retail stores, including, but not limited to, wine and cheese specialty shops, whose primary business is to sell alcoholic liquor for consumption off the premises. The fee for such license shall be nine hundred fifty dollars ($950.00) annually. Notwithstanding the above, no Class H liquor license shall be issued for any premises associated with or primarily used as a sports facility, recreational facility, or public park.
A CLASS H LICENSE DOES NOT ALLOW FOR OR PERMIT VIDEO GAMING.
CLASS I LICENSE: Licenses issued pursuant to this classification shall permit brewpubs to sell only microbeer at retail for consumption on and off the premises where at least thirty percent (30%) of the total gross revenue at the premises are the retail sales of microbeer. The fee for such license shall be nine hundred fifty dollars ($950.00) annually. Notwithstanding the above, no Class I liquor license shall be issued for any premises associated with or primarily used as a sports facility, recreational facility, or public park. A Class I license does not allow for or permit video gaming. The application form for a Class I license and the issued permit for a Class I license shall each state thereon as follows:
A CLASS I LICENSE DOES NOT ALLOW FOR OR PERMIT VIDEO GAMING.
CLASS I-1 LICENSE: Licenses issued pursuant to this classification shall permit brewpubs to sell only microbeer at retail for consumption on and off the premises where the Illinois Gaming Board has authorized the placement and operation of video gaming terminals. The fee for such license shall be three thousand dollars ($3,000.00) annually. Notwithstanding the above, no Class I-1 liquor license shall be issued for any premises associated with or primarily used as a sports facility, recreational facility, or public park.
A CLASS I-1 LICENSE DOES ALLOW FOR OR PERMIT VIDEO GAMING.
CLASS J LICENSE: Licenses issued pursuant to this classification shall permit bowling alleys to sell alcoholic liquor at retail for consumption on the premises. The fee for such license shall be nine hundred fifty dollars ($950.00) annually. A Class J license does not allow for or permit video gaming. The application form for a Class J license and the issued permit for a Class J license shall each state thereon the following:
A CLASS J LICENSE DOES NOT ALLOW FOR OR PERMIT VIDEO GAMING.
CLASS J-1 LICENSE: Licenses issued pursuant to this classification shall permit bowling alleys to sell alcoholic liquor at retail for consumption on the premises and where the Illinois Gaming Board has authorized the placement and operation of video gaming terminals. The fee for such license shall be three thousand dollars ($3,000.00) annually.
A CLASS J-1 LICENSE DOES ALLOW FOR OR PERMIT VIDEO GAMING.
CLASS K "CATERER RETAILER" LICENSE: Licenses issued pursuant to this classification shall permit the holder to serve alcoholic liquors for consumption, either on or off site whether the location is licensed or unlicensed, as an incidental part of food service that serves prepared meals (which excludes the serving of snacks as the primary meal) and where the alcoholic liquors are sold at a package price agreed upon under contract. The fee for such license shall be two hundred fifty dollars ($250.00) annually. A Class K "caterer retailer" license does not allow for or permit video gaming. The application form for a Class K "caterer retailer" license and the issued Class K "caterer retailer" license shall each state thereon the following:
A CLASS K "CATERER RETAILER" LICENSE DOES NOT ALLOW FOR OR PERMIT VIDEO GAMING.
CLASS L "SPECIAL USE PERMIT" LICENSE: Licenses issued pursuant to this classification shall permit a City liquor license holder to additionally apply for such Class L "special use permit" license to allow such existing licensed retailer to transfer a portion of its alcoholic beverages from its existing licensed retail premises to a designated site for a specific event for sale at retail for use or consumption only at the location and on the specific dates designated in such Class L "special use permit" license (i.e., 1 day or less; 2 or more days to a maximum of 15 days per location in any 12 month period). The fee for such license shall be fifty dollars ($50.00) per use. A Class L "special use permit" license does not allow for or permit video gaming. The application form for a Class L "special use permit" license and the issued Class L "special use permit" license shall each state thereon the following:
A CLASS L "SPECIAL USE PERMIT" LICENSE DOES NOT ALLOW FOR OR PERMIT VIDEO GAMING.
CLASS M LICENSE: Licenses issued pursuant to this classification shall permit grocery stores or convenience stores (as hereinafter defined) to sell alcoholic liquor at retail for consumption on the licensed premises but only in a separate enclosed room where video gaming terminals are located and the plans, dimensions, specifications, and location of such enclosed room have been approved by the City Council, and the Illinois Gaming Board has authorized the placement and operation of such video gaming terminals only in such enclosed room location. The fee for such license shall be three thousand dollars ($3,000.00) annually. The licensee must provide a separate address (e.g., "Suite A") for the Class M licensed premises that is registered with the United States Post Office located in the City.
A CLASS M LICENSE DOES ALLOW FOR AND PERMITS VIDEO GAMING.
For purposes of a Class M license, a "convenience store" shall mean a small-size retail business and gas station establishment that sells gasoline, fuel and petroleum products and a limited range and selection of household goods, grocery items, snack foods, confectionery, soft drink beverages, alcoholic liquor for consumption off the premises, tobacco products, over-the-counter drugs, health and beauty aids, toiletries, newspapers, magazines, etc.
CLASS N LICENSE: Licenses issued pursuant to this classification shall only permit one convenience store (as hereinafter defined) to sell alcoholic liquor at retail for consumption on the licensed premises but only in a separate enclosed room where video gaming terminals are located and the plans, dimensions, specifications, and location of such enclosed room have been approved by the City Council, and the Illinois Gaming Board has authorized the placement and operation of such video gaming terminals only in such enclosed room location. The fee for such license shall be three thousand dollars ($3,000.00) annually. There shall only be one Class N license issued at any time. The licensee must provide a separate address (e.g., "Suite A") for the Class N licensed premises that is registered with the United States Post Office located in the City.
A CLASS N LICENSE DOES ALLOW FOR AND PERMITS VIDEO GAMING.
For purposes of a Class N license, a "convenience store" shall mean a small-size retail business establishment that sells a limited range and selection of household goods, grocery items, snack foods, confectionery, soft drink beverages, alcoholic liquor for consumption off the premises, tobacco products, over-the-counter drugs, health and beauty aids, toiletries, newspapers, magazines, etc.
CLASS O LICENSE: Licenses issued pursuant to this classification shall permit a business establishment that may be approved by the City Council from time to time that is located in a C-1 (Commercial C-1) zoning district or in a C-2 (Commercial C-2) zoning district to sell alcoholic liquor at retail for consumption on the licensed premises but only in a separate enclosed room where video gaming terminals are located and the plans, dimensions, specifications, and location of such enclosed room have been approved by the City Council, and the Illinois Gaming Board has authorized the placement and operation of such video gaming terminals only in such enclosed room location. The fee for such license shall be three thousand dollars ($3,000.00) annually. The licensee must provide a separate address (e.g., "Suite A") for the Class O licensed premises that is registered with the United States Post Office located in the City.
A CLASS O LICENSE DOES ALLOW FOR AND PERMITS VIDEO GAMING.
SUNDAY LICENSES: Liquor license holders qualified to sell or offer to sell at retail alcoholic liquor may do so at any time on Sunday from twelve o’clock (12:00) noon to twelve o’clock (12:00) midnight upon payment of an additional Sunday license fee of two hundred dollars ($200.00) annually; provided, however, such liquor license holders may do so on Sunday from six o’clock a.m. (6:00 a.m.) to twelve o’clock (12:00) midnight upon payment instead of a total Sunday license fee of three hundred dollars ($300.00) annually.
Chapter to sell alcoholic liquor may elect to close at two o'clock (2:00) A.M. on Friday and Saturday nights and on the evening preceding a legal holiday upon payment of an additional annual late closing license fee of three hundred fifty dollars ($350.00).
CHANGE OF MANAGER OR AGENT FEE: Each licensee whose place of business is conducted by a manager or agent shall pay an additional one hundred dollar ($100.00) "change of manager or agent fee" for each time a manager or agent exists and for each time a change in the identity of such manager or agent occurs during the license term; provided, however, this additional "change of manager or agent fee" shall not apply to Class E license holders.
COST OF BACKGROUND CHECKS: At the time of submittal of an application for a license hereunder, each applicant for a license hereunder shall pay the cost incurred by the City, in processing such application, to conduct a criminal background check on the applicant and/or the applicant's manager and/or agent.
INITIAL APPLICATION FEE (DOUBLE ANNUAL LICENSE FEE): Each new applicant for a license hereunder shall pay at the time such original application is filed with the City, in addition to the aforesaid applicable annual license fee, an "initial license fee" equal in amount to such applicable annual license fee. This "initial license fee" shall be charged and paid only one time for each new applicant for a license hereunder; provided, however, this "initial license fee" shall not be required of any new applicant who held a license hereunder, under the same applicant's name, as of April 29, 2003; and such "initial license fee" shall not be required of any new applicant who first applies for a license hereunder only because the new applicant's place of business was annexed into the City after April 30, 2003, and such new applicant held a liquor license under the same name of such new applicant which license was in existence and issued by Christian County, Illinois, or by any municipality within Christian County, Illinois, at the time of such annexation into the City; and such "initial license fee" shall not be required for new applicants for a Class E license.
REDUCED LIQUOR LICENSE FEE FOR "POUR ESTABLISHMENTS" FOR THE MAY 1, 2021 TO APRIL 30, 2022 LIQUOR LICENSE TERM ONLY: For the May 1, 2021 to April 30, 2022 liquor license term only, the annual liquor license fee for all liquor licensees that are considered "pour establishments" as determined by the Mayor shall be reduced by fifty percent (50%) provided such liquor licensee held and paid for a City liquor license for the entire May 1, 2020 to April 30, 2021 liquor license term. Those "pour establishments" as determined by the Mayor are set forth on a written list in the City Clerk's office. (Ord. 3836, 3-5-2018; amd. Ord. 3866, 10-1-2018; Ord. 3877, 11-19-2018; Ord. 3909, 8-19-2019; Ord. 3933, 12-2-2019; Ord. 3943, 2-18-2020; Ord. 3949, 3-16-2020; Ord. 4032, 5-3-2021; Ord. 4089, 1-4-2022; Ord. 4133, 11-7-2022)